Percepções da relação de pessoas com deficiência física e seu animal de estimação.

Abstract

The term "disability" is associated with someone who has health complications involving cognitive and/or physical limitations. The relationships present in the life of each subject play a fundamental role in the evolution of their prognosis. The forms and qualities of relationships tend to become important in the processes of Physical Rehabilitation. This study sought to understand the perception of the relationship of people with physical disabilities and their pet. Volunteers for this research were users of the Intermediate Level Physical Rehabilitation Service. Through the application of a semi-structured questionnaire it was possible to collect the participants' profile, together with the narrative interview, which allowed to discover the understanding they have in relation to living with their pet. The results were analyzed according to the methodological proposal of triangulation triad Ilana Marková (2006). It is noted that the participants brought positive elements in their relationship with their animals.